Koei Tecmo released a new trailer for Ninja Gaiden Ragebound at Sony's State of Play, as well as the official release date: July 31.

Ragebound will have players taking not just one but two ninjas on a demon hunt: Ryu from the Hayabusa clan, and a kunoichi, Kumori, from the Black Spider clan. They'll be taking on a whole legion of demons with combo-based gameplay that aims to blend both the old-school side-scrolling gameplay of the NES games, and the hard-as-nails demon-slaying of the 3D games.

Check out the new trailer above, which not only shows off some extremely pretty new gameplay, but also the fact that the soundtrack will include remixes of the original NES game's soundtrack from some of the original composers.

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The Sony State of Play on June 5 debuted the next game from the Bloodstained series. Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement is coming in 2026, and the first trailer showed some of the metroidvania action we can expect.

The cutscenes for The Scarlet Engagement featured Victorian-style intrigue as guards spoke about castles and magic, but the real thrust of the game was in its combat. The gameplay looked very similar to Ritual of the Night, though it appeared to have much more emphasis on player customization. It's not clear if this game will have a single, specific protagonist like the first game.

The first Bloodstained was a crowdfunded game from Koji Igarashi, best known for Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Ritual of the Night had a similar tone and spirit, with some of its own intricacies and new features that helped set it apart. Two retro demakes, Curse of the Moon and Curse of the Moon 2, were produced by Inti Creates, to help flesh out the world.

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To kick off the June 4 State of Play, Enhance announced Lumines Arise. It is a follow-up to Lumines, a cult-classic puzzle game that first released on PSP in 2004 before being remastered in 2018.

Lumines is a rhythmic puzzle game where players try to create squares of the same color while placing 2x2 blocks. A timeline comes across the screen every few seconds to the beat of whatever songs are playing in the background, clearing groups of the same color when passing over them. Lumines Arise takes that core and applies the same psychedelic visual style to Lumines' gameplay that Tetris Effect did to Tetris' classic gameplay.

In a PlayStation Blog post, Enhance revealed more about what's new in Lumines Arise. There's a new mechanic called Burst, which players can use after filling up a meter by creating combos. Using Burst allows players to lock a formed square to the playfield, giving them a limited time to create a massive square of colors to score a lot of points. The DualSense will also vibrate in a way that keeps players in tune with the beat of the song. Lumines Arise will feature over 30 stages and include new music from Hydelic, who also worked on Tetris Effect's score.

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Silent Hill f was a shock when we saw the first teasers. A new Silent Hill game from Konami and it looks like it might be really good? After seeing the latest trailer as part of Sony's State of Play show, we're still excited to play, but we have one more crucial piece of information--a release date. Silent Hill f releases on September 25 on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

In the official PlayStation Blog post for the latest trailer, producer Motoi Okamoto gives some depth and confirms some detail about the upcoming game.

In Silent Hill f, you'll play as Shimizu Hinako, a high schooler from Ebisugaoka, in what Okamoto says is an "authentic depiction of 1960s Japan."

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Grasshopper Manufacture and Suda51 have finally announced a brand-new game for PlayStation 5, and it as every bit of strange as you would expect it to be. Romeo Is A Dead Man is Suda51's first new game in over four years. Players will be controlling the hero Romeo Stargazer, an FBI investigator recently brought back to life by a mysterious device injected into his face by his grandfather. Resurrected as the masked hero "Dead Man," Romeo battles all sorts of undead with a variety of weapons including beam swords, machine guns, and what appear to be electric boxing gloves.

Suda51 describes the game as a "strong-style action game," with its aggressive blood sprays and inspirations from Japanese action shows like Kamen Rider. It's very much like previous titles by Grasshopper Manufacture but with a much more aggressive style of combat more like Devil May Cry. The trailer shows off a huge variety of weapons to use and all of their strange effects, like a freezing shot that turns enemies into ice, or electric gauntlets that chain energy across nearby targets. Enemies also have tons of strange effects, shooting massive beams as Romeo as he dodges them.

It's not known if this game will have open-world elements like in No More Heroes 3, but it's likely with the story involving chasing criminals across spacetime, there will be exploration alongside all the action as well. There were also some hints of vehicle use with some visuals of Romeo riding a motorcycle in the trailer, but we don't see any gameplay of it.

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From the World of John Wick: Ballerina debuts in theaters this Friday, June 6. The spin-off starring Ana de Armas takes place between Chapters 3 and 4 of the mainline Keanu Reeves action series. If you want to rewatch Chapters 1-4 before heading to the theater, you can get John Wick 4K Blu-rays and box sets for cheap at Amazon and Walmart. John Wick: Chapters 1-4 Collection on Blu-ray is only $30. If you want to watch the films in 4K, you have several options, including the very cool Chapters 1-3 Stash Book Collection, which is exclusive to Walmart and in stock for $50.

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Here's a quick rundown of all of the notable John Wick movie deals available ahead of Ballerina. You can read more about each of the box sets below.

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In the June 2025 State of Play, Capcom reintroduced Pragmata, an oft-delayed sci-fi game, and announced a planned 2026 release window. Pragmata was originally announced back in 2021, delayed six months later, and then dropped from Capcom's release calendar entirely. A space action-adventure game, the game follows an astronaut exploring an abandoned space station who encounters a mysterious young girl.

The trailer shown at State of Play is the most in-depth look Capcom has given of the game so far. It alternates briskly between cutscenes and what appears to be gameplay; a "captured on a PS5 Pro" disclosure displays early on in the footage.

The trailer starts with the young girl awakening the astronaut after he has been injured. The two begin to wander the space station where he has awoken, bounding through hallways and boosting across gaps, with the girl riding piggyback. They encounter a thin robot wielding a laser sword. During combat, it appears the astronaut can boost for a quick evade, utilize drones, and enlist the girl to use her hacking powers to "freeze" robots. Later in the trailer, you see the pair fight a larger, mech-like robot. The UI displays damage numbers as each hit collides with that enemy.

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The PlayStation Store is currently holding its Summer Game Fest Sale. As one of the store's major June events, its offering huge discounts on notable third-party games; while the site says players can save up to 75% off on a given title, we’ve seen some discounted at around 90%. And considering this promotion is for hundreds of games, spanning various genres and price points, there's bound to be something for everyone.

Survival horror fans are in luck as there are several scary games to choose from. The recently released Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is going for $30 (normally $50). Silent Hill 2 is also on sale, coming in at $42 (normally $70), its price has been reduced by 40%. Players looking to rip and roar--as opposed to conserving ammo/resources--can grab Doom Eternal Deluxe Edition for $17.49 (normally $70).

There are some solid fighting games worth checking out as well. Soulcalibur VI Deluxe Edition, for instance, is currently available for a $14.39 (normally $90). Mortal Kombat 11 is only $5 (normally $50) while Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles Ultimate Edition is $22.49 (normally $90). The popular Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics has also been discounted, its price tag dropping to $30 (normally $50).

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Ahead of the release of Remedy's new spin-off of Control, FBC Firebreak has revealed its recommended system specs for PC users. If you think your PC can handle enough raytracing to render millions of yellow sticky notes, here's your comprehensive breakdown for what's required of your PC at different settings. Remedy had previously said it's targeting PC-friendlier specs for FBC Firebreak, after some players felt that Alan Wake 2 was especially demanding.

The system specifications mentioned by Remedy are on the higher side, but not quite as gnarly as Alan Wake 2. It requires more recent GPUs with ray tracing capabilities for the best experience, but it's not anything too ridiculous for the recommended specs. The high-end configuration requires a rather powerful PC, recommending NVIDIA's RTX 4080 and an Intel Core i7-8700K with at least 16GB of RAM.

MINIMUMRECOMMENDEDHIGHHIGH WITH RAY TRACINGAVG PERFORMANCE1080p / 60 FPS with Upscaler set to Quality1440p / 60 FPS with Upscaler set to Quality4K / 60 FPS with Upscaler set to Performance4K / 60 FPS with Upscaler set to PerformanceGRAPHIC PRESETSLowMediumHigh

High

Ray Tracing High

GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
AMD Radeon RX 5600 XTNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XTNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XTNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XTGPU MEMORY6 GB8 GB8 GB10 GBCPUIntel Core i5-7600K
AMD Ryzen 5 1600XIntel Core i5-8500
AMD Ryzen 5 2600Intel Core i5-8500
AMD Ryzen 5 2600Intel Core i7-8700K
AMD Ryzen 5 3600RAM16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GBOSWindows 10/11 64-BitWindows 10/11 64-BitWindows 10/11 64-BitWindows 10/11 64-BitSTORAGE30 GB SSD30 GB SSD30 GB SSD30 GB SSD

Players will team up and fend off waves of Hiss enemies through locations both previously seen in Control as well as new locations. The game will also build on what we know about the Remedy Connected Universe. For more, check out GameSpot's ongoing coverage of FBC Firebreak including the recently announced changes for launch from game director Mike Kayatta.

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Two of the most iconic items in Mario Kart weren't always a lock to return for Mario Kart World for Switch 2. Producer Kosuke Yabuki said in a new interview that Nintendo "re-reviewed all the elements" of Mario Kart, and that included considering cutting the green shell and banana items.

The developers ultimately decided against it, but Yabuki told GamesRadar that the team challenged itself to think about traditional Mario Kart elements and consider, "Does it still make sense to include this item in Mario Kart World?"

For the green shell specifically, Yabuki said the item has been synonymous with Mario Kart "for time in memoriam," but Nintendo still wanted to make sure it still made sense for Mario Kart World.

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Hello Games is bringing No Man's Sky to Switch 2 later this week, but players across all platforms are also getting another free update at the same time. The next update is called Beacon, and it expands on players' ability to become Overseers of planetary settlements and introduces towns inhabited by sentient robots called Autophage.

The full rundown of Beacon's features and the 5.7 update doesn't explain how the Autophage came into being. It does say that every inhabited planet has Autophage settlements that are only detectable by specialized equipment. The Autophage are secretive by nature, but players can join their settlements as Overseer. And if players have already completed They Who Returned, then the Autophage may invite them to personally visit one of their settlements.

Players can control the destiny of up to four settlements at a time as Overseer, while dealing various issues of governance, dispute resolutions, and calculated choices about what to build for the good of the colony. However, both human and Autophage settlements are still threatened by Sentinel attacks as well as "the vile insect queen and her brood," which consists of large and deadly bugs.

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Fortnite had a very rocky launch with its AI-powered NPC, Darth Vader, last month. The battle royale's use of artificial intelligence may not be stopping there, either. Epic Games has unveiled a new AI-powered NPC Persona device, which will serve as a way for Fortnite Creative developers to add more interactive character elements to their maps.

Works exactly like the Darth Vader AI but for UEFN map makers. pic.twitter.com/Vzq0nGqcp8

— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) June 3, 2025

While we don't have details yet, this new tool could give Fortnite Creative developers the ability to add customizable NPCs, who can talk to their players in real time, to their experiences. Epic Games officially unveiled the tool during their Unreal Fest 2025 presentation in Orlando, Florida.

An AI-powered version of Darth Vader was added to Fortnite and its Star Wars-themed season late last month. The NPC, complete with a Google-developed AI model trained on voice clips recorded by James Earl Jones, could actively respond to player comments and commands. This involved the character recounting its history in the Star Wars universe, commenting on in-game mechanics, and making some of the most inappropriate and offensive comments you could imagine.

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On the eve of the Nintendo Switch 2's launch, there's one question on everyone's mind: When, exactly, will the shiny new console they preordered arrive?

It's a question that is surprisingly difficult to answer. While one might assume Switch 2 preorders to arrive on launch day, June 5, one look at social media shows that is far from the case. There is frustration from those with Switch 2 preorders who have had their preorders canceled last minute. Others are dealing with vague arrival times that makes it unclear if it will arrive on launch day or some time later. Some have preorders that are set to arrive almost a week later, adding to the confusion.

Among those of us here at GameSpot, there are at least two people who preordered at Target who apparently won't get their Switch 2 orders until June 11. Another who ordered from Walmart is set to have theirs delivered by launch day, but the exact timing is unclear, with Walmart stating it will arrive before 10 PM despite previous guarantees of delivery by 9 AM.

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It's a herculean task to pick out a new display for your computer. They're not cheap (and that's definitely not going to change in 2025), and there are so many of them. Some are better for office work, some are better for gaming, and some are so good that they can handle both with aplomb. A variety of companies showed their latest displays off at Computex, the annual computing convention held in Taipei, Taiwan, and these are the screens from the show that are worth keeping your eye on, both figuratively and literally.

OLED is getting better and better

OLED displays can be stunning, with perfect blacks and vibrant colors making for a stunning picture (as long as you can stand OLED flicker). But there have long been well-founded concerns about burn-in. The last thing you want to see when you're trying to play an immersive first-person RPG is the ghost of your taskbar at the bottom of the screen. But thanks to built-in features like MSI's OLED Care, this problem is getting better. The company showed off a monitor it's been running with its OLED Care 2.0 tech that has remained on for three years with a static image showing for eight hours a day--with about an hour of burn-in prevention across that time--and no signs of burn-in to be found. These new monitors will ship with OLED Care 3.0, an improved version of the tech. In other words, OLED is A-OK.

MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 - Hyper-fast Refresh and AI OLED Care

The name might be a mouthful, but this monitor has some great features to make note of. The 27-inch, 1440p display offers a maximum refresh rate of 500Hz--that's up to 500 frames per second, eSports players--and is rated with VESA ClearMR 21000 and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certifications. The former indicates a very high level of clarity in motion; ClearMR 21000 is the highest possible rating and indicates that the screen has 195 clear pixels for every blurry one. True Black 500 rates the screen's contrast and color; 500 is a mid-range number in terms of ratings, which go up to True Black 1000, but it's still an excellent place for a screen to be color and contrast-wise.

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The June 2025 lineup of PC games for Humble Choice subscribers has been revealed, and this month, you can look forward to slaying heretics in an old-school boomer-shooter, explore Nosgoth in all its remastered glory, and embark on a slaycation to recharge your batteries.

Sign up for Humble Choice

In case you've not heard of it, Humble Choice is a $12 monthly subscription service that offers a monthly batch of PC games that are yours to keep forever, even if you decide to cancel your membership. There are other perks to this membership as well, including exclusive discounts at the Humble store and access to the Humble Vault--an additional rotating library of games that's only available to members.

Humble Choice June 2025 Games

• Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
• Dungeons of Hinterberg
• Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered
• Nobody Wants To Die
• Tchia
• Sker Ritual
• Biped
• Havendock

This is a pretty good selection this month, with the highlight here being Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered. This launched last year and was priced at $30--but you can get it for under $20 in a Steam sale--and it's a great remaster of the classic Soul Reaver games. You're getting improved visuals and a modern control scheme, making this the best way to play these cult-classic games. Dungeons of Hinterberg is another noteworthy title, as it's essentially The Legend of Zelda mixed with the aesthetics of a Tintin comic book. The game has some satisfying dungeons to conquer during the day, and at night, you can forge relationships that'll have an impact on your progress.

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XDefiant, the free-to-play, first-person arena shooter developed and published by Ubisoft, is officially offline. The servers are now closed, according to a post on the games' official X page.

The servers are now closed - Thank you to everyone who played the game ❤️
XDefiant logging off - o7

— XDefiant (@PlayXDefiant) June 4, 2025

XDefiant's days have been numbered since Ubisoft announced that the game would be shut down in December 2024. An announcement shared on XDefiant's X page said that the shooter didn't gain enough traction with players and that it was too much to "sensibly continue."

"Free-to-play, in particular, is a long journey," executive producer Mark Rubin wrote in the post. "Many free-to-play games take a long time to find their footing and become profitable. It's a long journey that Ubisoft and the team's working on the game were prepared to make until very recently. But unfortunately, the journey became too much to sensibly continue."

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April Fool's Day pranks in the gaming world have been coming true more often lately, Sometimes that's because companies decide after the fact to roll out as real what was once a joke. Other times, it's because companies use the "holiday" prank to announce new products. It can get confusing, but in the case of CRKD's limited-edition Goat Simulator controllers, seeing is baaa-lieving. They're real, and their uncommon form factors and colorful artwork make them a sight to behold--and actually hold.

Tying into the Goat Sim franchise's 10th anniversary, CRKD's Nitro Deck for Switch and the NEO S controller for Switch, mobile, and PC, have both been given goat makeovers, complete with the character's signature stretchy tongue roaming all over the face of either gamepad. You may know these controllers from past limited-edition models like the CRKD Fortnite collection from earlier this year. There's also the Fortnite Festival-specific edition for the musically inclined.

The Nitro Deck is a docking station into which you insert your Switch screen. It's compatible with either the classic Switch or the Switch OLED, and the USB-C-based dock locks the screen securely into place--I tried shaking mine out for science, and I (thankfully) failed.

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The latest update is live in Fallout 76, with Season 21: Gone Fission revolving around a new fishing mechanic and fish-related quests. Here we'll guide you through everything you need to know to complete the latest fishing story mission for Fallout 76, including how to fish, upgrade fishing rods, and catch legendary fish and Axolotl.

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• How to unlock fishing in Fallout 76
• How to start Casting Off quest

How to unlock fishing in Fallout 76

In order to start fishing in Fallout 76, you'll first need to start the new "Casting Off" fishing questline found in Season 21: Gone Fission. This quest will give you your first fishing rod and get you started with the mechanics.

How to start Casting Off questThe Mire region is the swampy area located on the right side of the map.

Head to the Mire region of the Appalachia map. Then, open your Pip-Boy and tune the radio to listen to the "Linda-Lee Shortwave Signal" that's broadcasting in the area. This leads you to a new area on the map called the Fisherman's Rest. Here, you'll meet new characters, including The Fisherman, Captain Raymon Clark, and Linda-Lee. Reaching this destination should give you the Casting Off side quest, but if not, try talking to the Fisherman character to initiate it.

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June is full of celebrations, including Pride Month, Men's Health Month, ALS Awareness Month, and Black Music Month, and now one more can be added to the list: Video Game Month. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow officially proclaimed June as Video Game Month in Toronto earlier this week, celebrating video games, but also the proud Canadian studios and developers.

Starting June 7, the city will hold more than 40 events, ranging from high-profile esports competitions and professional summits to indie game spotlights and showcases. Many events are free and open to the public, where citizens can explore, play, and connect with Toronto's gaming and digital landscape.

"Toronto's gaming industry reflects the best of our city. It is creative, diverse, and forward-thinking," Chow said in a statement. "Video Game Month is an invitation to celebrate this growing sector and the talented people behind it and to discover how gaming connects with art, innovation, and our local communities."

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Like Astro's Playroom and Aperture Desk Job before it, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour seems to be a really fun, immersive little tech demo for players to learn all about what their shiny new toys and accessories can do. However, unlike Astro's Playroom and Aperture Desk Job, many players were irked to discover that Welcome Tour costs another $10 on top of the $450-$500 those same players are throwing down for the privilege. But today, eagle-eyed players exploring Nintendo of Japan's product page for Welcome Tour (via Nintendo Soup) noticed a tidbit that might irk less-spendy players a little more.

For those who can't read Japanese, the bottom of the page has a notice stating that three of the minigames in Welcome Tour require separate peripherals. While it doesn't state what the games are precisely, one will require a USB camera, one will require a Switch 2 controller with the GL/GR buttons, and one will require that your Switch 2 is plugged into a 4K TV.

Granted, Nintendo isn't asking players to buy a Steel Battalion controller or anything;, in two cases, it's equipment players may already own. For the USB camera, the Switch 2 actually supports pretty much any old USB camera one may have lying around the house, plus it's not like anyone needed more reasons to throw down for that Piranha Plant camera. As for 4K TVs, around two-thirds of homes in the U.S. own one already. But the controller is the odd one out. The GL/GR buttons are specifically the new, programmable buttons located on the underside of the Switch 2 Charging Grip controller and the new Pro controller.

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